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Diwali 2024: Attention Mumbaikars! Ban On Bursting Crackers After 10 pm

The civic body has also deployed monitoring squads in all the 26 municipal wards to keep an eye on violators flouting dust mitigation norms.

Diwali 2024: Attention Mumbaikars! Ban On Bursting Crackers After 10 pm
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday, October 28, announced that bursting of firecrackers will be allowed only till 10 pm in the city on Diwali.

The civic body has also issued a notification urging Mumbaikars to celebrate Deepavali in an environment-friendly manner.

This development comes as Mumbai’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has been constantly dipping over the past week.

In statement, BMC stated, “To keep a check on air and noise pollution, timing for the bursting crackers has been limited till 10 pm in Mumbai on the day of Diwali. Citizens are urged to burst crackers that would cause minimum sound and air pollution.”

The civic body has also appealed that safety of children and senior citizens must be a priority. “Crackers must be burst in open areas and not in narrow lanes or crowded places. Make sure to keep water and sand handy for safety,” the statement read.

The civic body has also deployed monitoring squads in all the 26 municipal wards to keep an eye on violators flouting dust mitigation norms.

Also Read: Diwali 2024: Mumbai Police Bans Sky Lantern, Limits Use of Firecrackers Citing Safety Concerns

Here are the things to keep in mind:

Dos:

  • Burst crackers considering the noise pollution and use of soundless crackers should be preferred
  • Crackers should be burst which causes minimum air pollution
  • Knowing the responsibility towards senior citizens and heart patients should avoid bursting loud crackers
  • Cotton clothes should preferably be worn while bursting firecrackers.
  • Firecrackers should be burst in open places
  • While bursting firecrackers, as part of safety, keep a bucket filled with water, sand etc.
  • Dry leaves, paper or any other material should not be burnt while bursting crackers.
  • Use agarbatti while bursting firecrackers

Don'ts:

  • Do not burst firecrackers inside the building and on the staircase.
  • Avoid using firecrackers or lighters to light firecrackers
  • Do not burst fireworks near trees, overhead power lines or tall buildings.
  • Do not place lamps or lamps near window screens.
  • Do not burst firecrackers near electric wires, gas pipelines or parking lots.
  • Do not overload electrical wiring connections while lighting the building.
  • Avoid loose clothings.

The civic body has conducted a public awareness campaign regarding fireworks at 167 places in Mumbai. This year too, while undertaking this campaign, there will be more emphasis on public awareness, especially in the slums. In case of fire incident, call 101 or municipal helpline number 1916 to inform immediately.

In the last eight months, 3,192 fire incidents have been reported to the Mumbai fire brigade. In this, eight people died and 113 people were injured. Among the injured are three firemen.

Faulty wiring, careless smoking or lack of care in extinguishing it, cylinder explosion, stove flare-up etc. can cause fire. Western suburbs recorded the highest number of fire incidents.

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